Terra Mítica facts for kids
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| Location | Benidorm, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain |
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| Coordinates | 38°33′37″N 0°09′32″W / 38.56028°N 0.15889°W |
| Opened | 27 July 2000 |
| Owner | Aqualandia-Mundomar |
| Operating season | April to November |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 25 |
| Roller coasters | 4 |
| Water rides | 3 |
| Website | terramiticapark.com |
Terra Mítica is a fun theme park located in Benidorm, Spain. It opened in the year 2000. The park is split into five cool areas, each with a different theme: Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia, and the Islands (which are about the Mediterranean Sea).
A few years after it opened, a company called Paramount Parks helped manage Terra Mítica for a while. Later, the park became independent again. Over time, Terra Mítica worked hard to improve its finances and become more successful.
In 2008, the park added new areas. These included a free-access zone with shops and restaurants, plus an outdoor adventure park. In 2013, Terra Mítica changed how it worked. It split into two separate parks: Iberia Park and Terra Mítica. Iberia Park first offered free entry, but you had to buy tokens for rides. Later, it also required a ticket to enter. Terra Mítica is the main park where you pay once to enter, and all the rides inside are free.
In 2016, the Luxor Hotel opened right next to the park. Around this time, the park's open season became shorter, but ticket prices went up. In 2021, it seemed like only Iberia Park was open, and some of its bigger rides were closed.
Park Structure
Terra Mítica is designed with five exciting themed areas. Each area makes you feel like you've traveled to a different ancient place:
- Egypt
- Greece
- Rome
- Iberia
- The Islands - This area is inspired by the old cultures and history of the Mediterranean Sea.
In 2008, two more areas were added near the park entrance:
- Ocionía - This is a free area with themed shops, well-known restaurants, and some rides you pay for as you go.
- Atalaya - This is an outdoor adventure course with fun challenges for both kids and adults.
Rides
Terra Mítica has 25 rides in total! They are grouped by how thrilling they are: strong (red), medium (yellow), easy (green), and for children (blue).
| Park | Ride | What it's like |
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| Greece | La Furia de Tritón (Triton's Fury) | A thrilling water ride with two big drops. |
| SynKope | A huge spinning ride that swings 35 meters high and reaches speeds of 90 km/h! | |
| Titánide | An exciting roller coaster with twists and turns. | |
| El Laberinto del Minotauro (The Labyrinth of the Minotaur) | A cool dark ride where you go on an adventure through a maze. | |
| Los Ícaros (The Icarus) | A fun swing ride that lifts you into the air. | |
| Templo de Kinetos (Kinetos' Temple) | A ride that makes you feel like you're moving, like a movie theater with special effects. | |
| Alucinakis | A roller coaster just for kids. | |
| Arriarrix | Ride on the backs of unicorns through a meadow from Ancient Greece. | |
| Iberia | Arietes | A classic carousel ride for children. |
| Jabato | Another fun carousel ride for children. | |
| Egypt | Cataratas del Nilo (The Falls of Nile) | A log flume water ride with two drops, one of them backwards! The biggest drop is 20 meters high. |
| Akuatiti | A log flume water ride designed for children. | |
| La Batalla de la Pirámide (The Battle of the Pyramid) | An indoor game where you play paintball. | |
| La Pirámide del Terror (Horror Pyramid) | A spooky maze that's designed to be scary. | |
| Puerto de Alejandría (Alexandría's Port) | A gentle boat ride that takes you from the Egypt area to the Iberia area. | |
| Infinnito | A very tall 100-meter tower that gives you amazing views of the park. | |
| Rome | This was a large wooden roller coaster with a double drop. It was 36 meters high and reached speeds of 92 km/h. It closed in 2015. | |
| El Vuelo del Fénix (The Flight of the Phoenix) | A 60-meter tall drop tower that quickly falls to the ground. | |
| Inferno | A roller coaster that spins and twists, reaching 25 meters high and speeds of 60 km/h. It has one inversion! | |
| Ayquesustus | A smaller drop tower for children. | |
| Rontundus | A children's Ferris wheel with cute dove-shaped seats. | |
| Serpentinum | Kids can pull a lever in carts pulled by geese on this ride. | |
| Tentáculus | Children can go up, down, and sideways in vehicles shaped like torches. | |
| Torbellinus | A swing ride for children. | |
| Vertigum | A children's ride where a gondola-like seat rises and spins in a circle. | |
| The Islands | La Cólera de Akiles (The Anger of Akiles) | A thrilling 16-meter high spinning ride. |
| Los Rápidos de Argos (Argos' Rapids) | A fun river rapids ride where you float down a winding river. | |
| Mithos | A classic carousel with cool mythological creatures like mermaids and centaurs. | |
| El Rescate de Ulises (Ulysses' Rescue) | A dark water ride with moving figures and special effects. |
Shows
Terra Mítica also has many amazing shows to entertain its visitors:
| Show | What it's about |
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| Acuarela | A show that takes place around the Rome area. |
| Anfitriones del Mediterráneo (Hosts of the Mediterranean) | You can meet ancient gods around the park. |
| Animaciones Terroríficas (Terrifying Animations) | A funny and humorous show. |
| Arqueólogos (Archaeologists) | Two funny archaeologists travel through Egypt in their car, looking for new mysteries. |
| ¡Baila con... las mascotas! (Dancing with... the mascots!) | Join the park's mascots, Baba, Mític, and Cuca, for a fun dance! |
| Barbarroja (Red Beard) | Experience a pirate attack in a Mediterranean town, complete with a real ship, pirates, and special effects! |
| Danzas de Karnak (Dances of Karnak) | Beautiful dances performed by priestesses. |
| El Corazón de Samos (Samos' Heart) | Dances inspired by the center of the Mediterranean Sea. |
| El Encantador de Serpientes (The Snake Charmer) | A funny man, his dancer, and a snake tell stories of their travels. |
| Lucha de Gladiadores (Gladiator's Fight) | Watch an exciting battle between gladiators in the Roman square. |
| Mític y Baba (Mític and Baba) | Interact with the park's friendly mascots. |
| QueenWater | A spectacular evening show with fountains, fireworks, and lasers. This show is only available during the busiest times of the year. |
| Rock'n'Roma | A mobile disco party in the Roman Empire square. |
| Tarantela | A fantastic story inside the Circus Màximus about a clown who finds a special god and joins a party. |
| Teatro de Títeres (Puppet Theater) | A puppet show called 'La Pócima Mágica (The Magic Potion)', perfect for younger visitors. |
Calendar and Admission
Terra Mítica is usually open almost every day in June, July, August, and the first week of September. During these months, it opens at 10:30 AM and closes between 8 PM and 10:30 PM, depending on the day. It also opens on some selected days in May, October, and November, usually from 10:30 AM to 7 PM. The park is closed for the entire months of December, January, February, March, and April.
In 2016, a regular adult ticket cost €38. You could also buy a two-day ticket for €48 or an afternoon ticket for €25. There are special lower prices for juniors (ages 5–10), seniors (60 and older), and people with disabilities. Children aged 0–5 can enter for free!
Season passes are also available if you want to visit many times. An adult season pass was €80, and a family season pass was €70 per person.
Park Safety
The safety of visitors is very important at Terra Mítica. All rides are checked regularly to make sure they are safe. In 2014, there was a serious incident on the Inferno ride. After this, similar rides around the world were temporarily stopped and checked to ensure everyone's safety. They later reopened once safety was confirmed.
See also
In Spanish: Terra Mítica para niños
